Telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Italy Matteo Renzi

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Italy
Matteo Renzi.

November 1, 2016

13:20

Mr Putin asked Mr RenziRenzi Matteo to pass on his words of sympathy to those who
have suffered as a result of an earthquake in central Italy, and reaffirmed
Russia’s readiness to provide the needed assistance in disaster relief
operations. It was noted during the conversation that the emergency response
agencies of the two countries maintain close working contacts.

Vladimir Putin and Matteo Renzi discussed a number of current issues
pertaining to Russian-Italian mutually beneficial cooperation in various areas,
focusing specifically on promising joint energy projects.

The President of Russia and the Italian Prime Minister also reviewed the schedule of upcoming bilateral
contacts at various levels.